Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Windows 10 guide to upgrades, compatibility and more

  Between Cortana, the upgrade process, app compatibility and security questions, there is a lot to consider when it comes to thinking about making the leap to Windows 10. Continue Reading

• Show off your knowledge of Windows 10 features

  Are you a Windows 10 expert? Flaunt your knowledge with this quiz about app compatibility, the OS upgrade process and more. Continue Reading

• Why choose Linux or Windows when you can have both?

  Linux might not be able to replace Windows outright, but it can bring a lot to the table for your users if you pair the two OSes. Continue Reading

• Get to know the awk command for Linux

  Awk lets you find and process patterns in text. It can get complicated, but the basics are pretty simple and a good place to start learning about Linux commands. Continue Reading

• Windows 10 improvements help the OS meet enterprise needs

  Windows 10 mashes up some of the best features of Windows 7 and 8, and delivers them to users and IT shops in a way that could make it the de facto OS for the enterprise. Continue Reading

• Are there any major Windows 10 bugs?

  Even in the early days of Windows 10, bugs have been minimal. Because Microsoft rolls out updates quickly, the small bugs that do exist are fixed in a flash.Continue Reading

• Can I change the info in the Windows 10 Action Center?

  Users can change what types of notifications they receive in the Windows 10 Action Center by accessing their system settingsContinue Reading

• Can Cortana on Windows 10 work in the enterprise?

  Cortana brings value to the business world by providing quality desktop search and Web browsing functionalities.Continue Reading

• Weigh Windows 10 features, benefits against business goals

  Microsoft's Windows 10 desktop operating system has to overcome the user interface problems of its predecessor, Windows 8. It must also convince consumers and IT leaders that the time and work involved in moving from older versions -- whether that's...Continue Reading

• Windows 8 GPO settings to configure search, indexing options

  Windows 8 and 8.1 GPOs can help with many tasks, including creating Start screen layouts that adhere to corporate policies, as well as configuring search and indexing settings.Continue Reading

• Control app updates with Windows 8 and 8.1 GPO settings

  Some Windows 8 and 8.1 GPO settings that you might not know about can make dealing with automatic updates from Windows Store applications a lot easier.Continue Reading

• Can I customize the Windows 10 Start menu?

  In Windows 10 there are four options you can use to turn off different features of the Start menu and customize it to your liking.Continue Reading

• Do users need special Windows 10 training?

  There will always be users who need help with a new operating system, but whether everyone in your organization needs Windows 10 training is a tough nut to crack.Continue Reading

• Should I deploy Windows 10 immediately or wait?

  Old-school tech advice says to wait for the bugs to get worked out of a new OS before making the leap, but Windows 10 could turn that into an old wives' tale.Continue Reading

• What is the best way to transition from Windows XP to Windows 10?

  If you're still on Windows XP, there's really only one Microsoft-supported way you can move from XP to Windows 10.Continue Reading